Liberia. An Order Of African Redemption, Knight Commander By A. Chobillon, C. 1950 Auction Archive War worker badges were requested

War worker badges were requested by companies from the MoM and in turn would present the badge to their individual employees

along with four soldiers and an artillery piece and the artist's signature "GOTTFRIED KLEIN" below

3rd Class Case - Hardshelled case

Bargrove served as an Able Seaman in the Royal Navy during the Great War

silvering wear but otherwise near very fine condition

Liberia. An Order Of African Redemption, Knight Commander By A. Chobillon, C. 1950 Auction Archive War worker badges were requestedInstituted on January 13, 1879. In silver gilt, a white enamelled star with ball finials, with seven smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion an enamelled depiction of a ship with multiple sails, a green palm tree, and teal waters, surrounded by a light blue enamel ring inscribed THE LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE, the reverse medallion presents two figures kneeling at a cross in silver gilt, surrounded by a green and red enamelled laurel